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Tax

What would Labour do? Which tax proposals remain 'on the table' after the UK Spring Budget?

Labour, following the chancellor's adoption of two of its proposed tax policies, may now look to introduce other reforms
Financial Services

How will the European Commission's FiDA proposal for open finance impact the financial sector?

The draft forms part of the financial data access and payments package alongside proposals for PSD3 and PSR
Employment and pensions

UK Public Service Pensions Update | March 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update.
Commercial

Belgium reforms its Civil Code with changes to extra-contractual liability

As Book 6 is comprehensively updated – what are the main changes?
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 19 March 2024

The UK regulator explains its priorities and expectations while the EU amends rules governing investment firms
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | UK government publishes second REMA review

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero.
Energy and Utilities

Government publishes second consultation on electricity market arrangements in Great Britain

Direction of market reform becomes clear as focus of consultation narrows to four key challenges
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive gets through vote from Council of the EU

After extensive negotiations, the Council of the European Union has finally agreed on a watered-down version of the directive
Intellectual property

What are the patentability implications of deregulating gene editing in plants in the EU?

The European Parliament has voted to embrace more flexibility in the regulation of gene-edited plants but has proposed a ban
Dispute resolution

Spanish companies can be summoned electronically from 20 March

Measures for an effective control of the electronic judicial platforms should be taken immediately
Employment and pensions

How to bridge the gap in gender pay in the Netherlands to avoid surprises

Employers should prepare for impending legislation to avoid only having the option of upping salaries to bridge the gap